Training and Support

Become an energy expert for your customers and take your business to the next level. Save on Energy connects you to high-quality training opportunities from other professionals in the industry to help you improve your skills and offer more to your customers.

If you are new to energy management or already have some experience, the Dollars to $ense program is a great place to start building your skill set. Learn to find savings opportunities and create a project business case. Your customers may find these valuable too.

The Save on Energy Training and Support Incentive covers up to 50 per cent of the fees, or up to $300 per day for any full-day standard or customized workshop for eligible participants.

Eligible Enbridge or Union Gas customers can receive a joint incentive from Save on Energy and Enbridge, or Union Gas, covering up to 75 per cent of the fees or up to $500 per day of any full-day standard or customized workshop.

Incentives are received upon the successful completion of a workshop offered by:

Who is eligible to receive incentives?
To be eligible for the incentives, the participant must be:

currently employed with an accountability for energy management or building operations in, or providing energy management services for, a commercial, institutional or industrial facility, or facilities in Ontario and;

an Enbridge or Union Gas business customer in good standing (for the 75 per cent incentive).

How to apply for incentives
Complete the Save on Energy Training and Support Incentive Application Form and submit it with the required documentation to efficiency.training@ieso.ca.

Specialized Development
Save on Energy Training and Support incentives – up to 50 per cent of costs – can help build specialized skills to keep equipment running as efficiently as possible for your customers. Both you and your customers can benefit from participating.

Understand how end-use technologies can lead to energy efficiency savings to help your customers get the most out of their upgrades. The right training will ensure the most efficient practices are adopted. The Save on Energy Training and Support Incentive covers up to 50 per cent or up to $750 for each course fee for eligible participants.

These applicable training programs can help build a solid knowledge base of best practices:

Compressed Air Challenge (CAC): Fundamentals and Advanced Management of Compressed Air Systems
Understanding compressed air systems and using the right techniques can help cut down on operating costs, plus improve an organization’s productivity and competitiveness.

Field experts guide participants through the fundamentals and advanced management of compressed air systems.

Building Owners and Managers Institute of Canada (BOMI): HVAC Optimization for High-Performance Sustainable Buildings
Increasing energy efficiency and optimizing the performance of HVAC systems can lower overhead operating costs while making a building more comfortable.

Become a master at HVAC optimization through real life scenarios in this interactive, online course.

Incentives are received upon the successful completion of training offered by a recognized provider of the Compressed Air Challenge or Pump System Optimization training, or the HVAC Optimization for High Performance Sustainable Buildings training offered by BOMI within three months of registering.

Who is eligible to receive incentives?
To be eligible for the incentives, the participant must:

Be currently employed with an accountability for energy management or building operations in, or providing services for, energy management or building operations for a commercial, institutional or industrial facility, or facilities in Ontario; and

have two or more years of experience working in an environment as specified above, OR have one year of experience and one year of college-level education in a facility operations and maintenance-related program.

How to apply for incentives
Complete the Save on Energy Training and Support Incentive Application Form and submit it with the required documentation to efficiency.training@ieso.ca.

Buildings are complex and even small operational problems can have big impacts on performance. Recommissioning optimizes existing building systems to reduce energy use and improve performance. By becoming knowledgeable in building recommissioning you can increase tenant comfort, and reduce inefficiency linked to building performance and maintenance activities.

Skills in advanced building recommissioning will help you make your client’s customer’s buildings more efficient and comfortable.

The Save on Energy Training and Support Incentive covers up to 50 per cent or up to $875 of course fees for eligible participants.

Who is eligible for incentives?
To be eligible for the incentives, the participant must:

be currently employed as a continuous optimization (RCx) service provider, recommissioning agent, building operator, energy manager or facility manager in a commercial, institutional, or industrial facility in Ontario with a minimum size of 50,000 sq.ft.;

have two or more years of experience working in an environment as specified above; and

be an engineer registered with the Professional Engineers of Ontario.

How to apply for incentives
Complete the Save on Energy Training and Support Incentive Application Form and submit with the required documentation to efficiency.training@ieso.ca.

Understanding how to analyze and track your energy investments is crucial to getting top performance out of them. RETScreen Expert is an intelligent decision support tool that identifies, assesses, optimizes and tracks the performance of clean energy investments.

Individuals who are trained on the software can dramatically reduce financial and time costs associated with identifying and assessing potential clean energy projects.

Become proficient in RETScreen Expert by taking the software tool training. The Save on Energy Training and Support Incentive covers up to 50 per cent or up to a maximum of $900 of course fees for eligible participants.

For a limited time, new subscribers may receive a free one-year subscription to RETScreen Expert Professional mode.
Incentives are received upon the completion of an eligible training session offered by a recognized RETScreen Expert Training provider, including:

Who is eligible to receive incentives?
To be eligible for the incentives, the participant must be:

currently employed with accountability for, or providing services for, energy management or building operations in commercial, institutional or industrial facilities in Ontario.

To be eligible to receive a free one-year subscription, the participant and/or the participant's organization must be new subscribers to RETScreen Expert Professional mode and have not previously received or paid for a one-year subscription (valid on a two or three day training only).

How to apply for incentives
Complete the Save on Energy Training and Support Incentive Application Form and submit it with the required documentation to efficiency.training@ieso.ca.

Understanding how energy behaves, how it is used and how it can be controlled gives facility staff the knowledge they need to operate public sector facilities more efficiently and effectively. Flexible and customizable sessions fit the needs of your organization.

The Save on Energy Training and Support incentive covers up to a maximum of 50 per cent or up to $300 per day of each workshop fee for eligible participants.

Who is eligible to receive incentives?
To be eligible for the incentives, the participant must:

successfully complete the workshop offered by Local Authority Services (LAS) in partnership with KnowEnergy; and
be currently employed with an accountability for energy management or building operations of a public sector facility in Ontario.

How to apply for incentives
Complete the Save on Energy Training and Support Incentive Application Form and submit it with the required documentation to efficiency.training@ieso.ca.

Professional Development
Gaining a new certification is the best way for you to improve your professional profile with customers. Save on Energy incentives can help you build capabilities for less.

Learn how to optimize the performance of facilities by becoming certified in building operations

Building operators are integral to conserving energy, increasing tenant comfort and reducing the environmental footprint of facilities. These professionals possess the knowledge and skills needed to provide energy conservation strategies and best practices, as well as select and implement energy efficiency systems.

The Save on Energy Training and Support Incentive covers up to 50 per cent or up to $1,600 of course fees for eligible participants.
Eligible Enbridge or Union Gas customers can receive a joint incentive from Save on Energy and Enbridge, or Union Gas, covering up to 75 per cent or up to $2,350 of course fees.

Incentives are received upon the successful completion of Building Operator Certification (BOC) training and exam, and upon receiving professional certification. Training can be completed through:

Who is eligible to receive incentives?
To be eligible to receive the incentives, the participant must:

be currently employed with an accountability for building operations and maintenance or energy management of a commercial, institutional or industrial facility in Ontario with a minimum of 50,000 sq. ft.;

have two or more years of experience working in an environment as specified above OR one year of experience and one year of college level education in a facilities and maintenance-related program; and

be an Enbridge or Union Gas business customer in good standing (for the 75 per cent incentive).

How to apply for incentives
Complete the Save on Energy Training and Support Incentive Application Form and submit it with the required documentation to efficiency.training@ieso.ca.

A detailed energy audit is the first step in understanding how a facility is using energy. Large commercial and industrial buildings can benefit from having a certified energy auditor efficiently assess facility systems, analyze and evaluate equipment and energy usage, and recommend strategies to reduce consumption and associated costs.

The Save on Energy Training and Support Incentive covers up to 50 per cent or up to $1,100 of course fees for eligible participants.
Incentives are received upon the successful completion of Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) training and exam, and upon receiving professional certification. Training can be completed through:

Help your customers manage their energy use by becoming certified in energy management

Energy Managers create and implement energy management plans for various customers and facilities. Large commercial and institutional buildings can benefit from having a certified energy manager who can provide strategies to reduce carbon emissions and energy usage, directly contributing to improving their company’s bottom line.

The Save on Energy Training and Support Incentive covers up to 50 per cent or up to $1,600 of course fees for eligible participants.
Eligible Enbridge and Union Gas customers can receive a joint incentive from Save on Energy and Enbridge, or Union Gas, covering up to 75 per cent or up to $2,500 of course fees.

Incentives are received upon the successful completion of Certified Energy Manager (CEM) training and exam, and upon receiving professional certification. Training can be completed through:

Who is eligible to receive incentives?
To be eligible to receive the incentives, the participant must:

Be currently employed with an accountability for providing services in building operations and maintenance or energy management of a large commercial, institutional or industrial facility in Ontario with a minimum of 50,000 sq. ft.;

have two or more years of experience working in an environment as specified above, OR have one year of experience and one year of college level education in a facilities operations and maintenance-related program; and

be an Enbridge or Union Gas business customer in good standing (for the 75 per cent incentive).

How to apply for incentives
Complete the Save on Energy Training and Support Incentive Application Form and submit it with the required documentation to efficiency.training@ieso.ca.

As buildings and building systems become more complex, the need for building commissioning becomes more important. Commissioning professionals possess the knowledge and skills to ensure optimal building performance and reduce building operating and maintenance costs.

The Save on Energy Training and Support Incentive covers up to 50 per cent or up to $1,600 of course fees for eligible participants.
Incentives are received upon the successful completion of a Building Commissioning Professional Certification training program and/or exam, and upon receiving professional certification. Training can be completed through:

Certified Measurement and Verification Professionals provide the proof that energy efficiency projects deliver the savings that they promise. Their knowledge and skills help customers understand how projects have performed and encourage further investment in energy efficiency.

The Save on Energy Training and Support Incentive covers up to 50 per cent or up to $1,000 of course fees for eligible participants.
Incentives are received upon the successful completion of Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP) training and exam, and upon receiving professional certification. Training can be completed through: